Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle. One common misconception is that the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, but in fact, a two-wheeled, pedal-less device appeared in the 18th century. However, the first true bicycle with pedals was created in the 1830s by a Scottish blacksmith. Interestingly, the modern bicycle with rubber tires and chain drive didn't become popular until the 1880s, after improvements in metallurgy and manufacturing. So, when did the first pedal bicycle appear?
❓ According to the lecturer, when did the first pedal bicycle appear?